77: Heading to Tianya City!

Jiang Luo stood at the bow of the boat, gazing at the gradually shrinking Black-Corner Region, his eyes filled with anticipation.

Zhongzhou, that land where the top experts and resources of the Fighting Qi Continent gathered, he was finally going there!

His, Jiang Luo's, prestige would ultimately illuminate the entire land of Zhongzhou!

At the same time, inside the flying boat, Zi Yan, like a curious little sparrow, chirped incessantly around Xiao Yi Xian, asking, "Sister, sister, what is Zhongzhou like? Are there many delicious foods? And fun things?"

Xiao Yi Xian and Yun Yun exchanged a smile; although they had never been to Zhongzhou, they had heard many rumors.

Qing Lin gently stroked Zi Yan's head and whispered, "You'll know when we get to Zhongzhou. It must be very exciting there."

Jiang Luo retracted his gaze and said to everyone, "The Black-Corner Region and Zhongzhou are thousands of miles apart. We'll first go to Tianya City and use its spatial wormhole to travel. That's the fastest route."

Zi Yan's eyes lit up: "Tianya City? I've heard of it! Is it the most bustling place in the Black-Corner Region?"

Jiang Luo nodded, and the flying boat immediately changed direction, speeding towards Tianya City.

Half a day later, a magnificent giant city appeared before everyone's eyes.

It stood at the throat of the Tianqing Mountain Range, its city walls towering into the clouds, and its wide streets were bustling with traffic. Shouts of vendors and conversations rose and fell, and occasionally, experts riding flying beasts swept across the sky. It was several times more prosperous than Maple City.

This was Tianya City.

As soon as Jiang Luo and his group landed, preparing to enter the city, an old man in a yellow robe with an extraordinary demeanor hurried to greet them.

His gaze swept over Jiang Luo's group, and especially when it touched the faint yet unfathomable pressure emanating from Jiang Luo, his expression immediately turned respectful: "Your Excellencies, are you perhaps heading to Zhongzhou?"

Jiang Luo nodded, his tone calm: "Precisely, we wish to use the spatial wormhole."

A hint of difficulty appeared on the old man's face, and he sighed, "To be honest, the wormhole malfunctioned a few days ago and is currently undergoing urgent repairs. Our Old Ancestor is inviting experts from across the city to help. I wonder if Your Excellencies would be willing to lend a hand? As for compensation, it's negotiable."

Jiang Luo's lips curled slightly, looking at the old man with a half-smile: "If you want this Venerable to act, the price isn't something that can be settled through mere negotiation."

"This... this Venerable?" The old man was stunned for a moment, then, as if something clicked, his pupils suddenly constricted, his body trembled violently, and his voice began to quaver, "Dou... Dou Zun Expert?!"

He had originally thought Jiang Luo's group were merely Dou Zong with decent strength, but he never expected that this seemingly young man was actually a Dou Zun!

Such a figure was as rare as a Phoenix feather or a Qilin horn in the entire Black-Corner Region!

Seeing the old man standing dumbfounded, Zi Yan said impatiently, "Old man, my Big Brother Jiang Luo is talking to you, why are you spacing out?"

"Ah! My apologies, my apologies!" The old man suddenly snapped back to reality, quickly bowed, his attitude becoming even more humble, "It is this old man who failed to recognize a great master and slighted Lord Dou Zun! This old man cannot make the decision. Please, Lord, accompany me back to the manor, and our Luo Family's Old Ancestor will discuss it with you in detail!"

Jiang Luo's heart stirred. Luo Family? A local power in Tianya City?

Coincidentally, besides seeking Opportunity on his trip to Zhongzhou, he also needed to find rare Materials to reshape Venerable Skyfire's Physical Body. Perhaps this Luo Family could provide some clues.

"Very well," Jiang Luo said indifferently, "Lead the way."

The old man was overjoyed and quickly responded, "Yes! Lord, please follow me!" He respectfully led the way, but a tempest was raging in his heart.

With a Dou Zun Expert taking action, repairing the spatial wormhole would surely be a piece of cake!

As for the price, as long as they could befriend a Dou Zun, it would be a profitable venture for the Luo Family!